MEMORIAL BUTTERFLY RELEASE

Memories of the 2024 Butterfly Release

The annual Memorial Butterfly Release was held on Sunday, June 28th. A total of 300 painted lady butterflies were released at Water Tower Park in Barry's Bay and throughout private ceremonies around the Valley. 

Special thanks to our sponsors including CO Country Market, Campbell Monument, Heubner Funeral Home, Barry’s Bay Royal Canadian Legion, Madawaska Valley Lions Club, an anonymous sponsor and the Opeongo Seniors Centre. 

Thank you to the Yo-Yo Mamas for providing the beautiful music and Stan & Sherry Quesnelle for arranging the sound system.  Thank you to the volunteers who helped ensure that the event was successful, including our event photographer Melissa. And thank you Julie Keon for sharing heartfelt words about grief and bereavement.

Funds raised from the butterfly release will go toward hospice palliative care services in the community. See you next year!